Yup, really like the trade. Good on Alvin for creating the cap space and then not getting fleeced-by a divisional rival. Looks real good on the Leafs who are down 3 defensemen and zero cap space. Toronto media is on suicide watch as we speak trying to now justify they should be looking higher. Zadorov is a very big reasonability talented boy who makes Garland and Hogs 6” taller and hopefully reduces Myers TOI.
Myers is for sure on the trading block. I don’t see them re-signing him. Might as well trade soon instead of letting him go for nothing in the off season. Garland is likely gone too. Gotta pay Petey and hronek.
I thought Florida played as physical a game as we've had to face this season. But as you said, we took it well and gave it right back. A welcome change for sure! It's funny though how much less physical the game is now, compared to 20 years ago. The camera's don't seem to hang onto a player after he's played the puck like they used to. You hardly ever see (or hear) that finishing cheque.
I think the speed of the game and emphasis on structure is a big reason we see so much less hitting now. Guys can’t afford to take themselves out of position to make a big hit. I thought Juulsen was guilty of that earlier in the season but his positioning has improved and he’s just making the hits that are there for the taking, not chasing them.
It helps having some pretty amazing staff aka Adam Foote and Sergei Gonchar pretty elite defenders back in their days. 2nd in the league in points now keep it up boys lose 1 and win 4 cant go wrong with that.
Absolutely right.
Totally agree, Torts system if they keep it up will be a tough match in the playoffs. Can’t see them not being there.
i agree it was not much to watch , I think they’ve earned a pass or 2 this year , dogs happen , but it seems the first two lines have sagged over the last month , 3 rd line has been carrying them , road trip will be interesting
Agree for sure and it’s coming very clear to me that moving 3rd/ 4th line players up the lineup really was evident last night. No puck luck, missed opportunities and Brock needs to show up soon as he is skating in sand again. Kuz‘s (34 goals 2022) has to be in the lineup as the 2 AHL players do nothing to add offence. Not sure exactly what Tocchet has on him or he is one of those coaches that needs a whipping boy. Kuz is playing scared which is toxic if it continues as I feel Tocchet needs to reevaluate his decision making. How can Kuz be benched while Brock is still in the line up?. That would be my message to Tocchet.
